Prince Philip leaves after attending a Christmas day church service in Sandringham, England, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. A heavy cold is kept the Queen from attending the traditional Christmas morning church service Credit:
Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP

Philip, 95, who is known for his robust health, was well enough to attend and walked briskly to the church as usual on Christmas morning with Prince Charles, Prince Harry and other family members.

But a Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said she was unable to confirm or deny if the Queen would be going to the 16th century church today on New Year's Day, adding: "The Queen is continuing to recover from her heavy cold and is still in residence at Sandringham."

The Queen and Philip are believed to have spent most of the last week staying indoors together at Sandringham House in north Norfolk.

Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, with their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive to attend the morning Christmas Day service at St Mark's ChurchCredit:
Andrew Matthews/AP

It is thought the Queen has not been seen going around the 20,000-acre Royal estate in Norfolk as she often does when in residence.